Charles said he's been to City Hall six times to complain with no results.

The city told NBC Connecticut it sent a notice of violation to the owner, but received no reply. Hartford officials are now planning to remove the rubble this week, saying it is in the "best interest of the neighborhood."

The mess could be removed as early as Wednesday. The pile will cost $43,750 to remove, according to officials who said they may take the property owner to court to recoup that money.